The Purpose of Holy Spirit Baptism
Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and... Read more
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Holy Spirit Baptism: Who is it For?
Continuing my series on the Holy Spirit, we now turn our attention to baptism, specifically Holy Spirit baptism. Gathering them together, He commanded them not... Read more
Repentance and Love
Repentance is closely associated with love. Love is the fulfillment of any requirement God has for us. If one is loving their neighbor as themselves,... Read more
A Few Thoughts on John’s Baptism
As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not... Read more
Disarming Hebrews 10:25 – Required Sunday Assembly?
When I was a toddler, my biological father would pick me up at 12:00 to go to his house until 4:00 on Sundays. Then he... Read more
The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Fulfilled
Listen to me read In Matthew 13, Jesus tells a parable of the wheat and tares. In this parable, He likens the kingdom of heaven... Read more
Response to Bro. Patrick Andrews on “Mark Those Who Cause Divisions”
NOTE: read my original post here for context: https://labornotinvain.com/2021/02/15/mark-those-who-cause-divisions/ Brother Patrick Andrews is a minister out of Tennessee, and he recently responded to a refutation... Read more
Sin: “A Culpable Disturbance of Shalom”
Listen to me read the article Sin Defined Dr. Cornelius Plantinga defines sin as a “culpable disturbance of shalom.” This definition intrigued me because it... Read more
“Swift Destruction” and Imminence in Peter’s Epistles (Part 2/2)
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even... Read more
1 Peter 3:21 (6/7)
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection... Read more